http://www.strangerswithhobbies.com Everyone Has a Hobby, What's Yours? Wed, 30 Jul 2008 15:47:43 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en If you're looking for something to do with all the piles of toys you have hanging around since childhood, look to artist Robert Bradford for some inspiration. InventorSpot has more. http://www.strangerswithhobbies.com/2008/07/30/toy-sculptures/ If you have a Cannon digital point and shoot camera and want to take amazing SLR-like shots, try this hack from LifeHacker. It will have your shots looking better in no time. http://www.strangerswithhobbies.com/2008/07/14/hack-your-digital-camera-to-make-it-incredible/ Here are some really awesome case mods to make a computer more than a boring box. My favorite is the creepy beaver one. There are cool motorcycle, radios and even a WALL -E one for those who don't want strange animals spying while they view porno. http://www.strangerswithhobbies.com/2008/07/14/trick-out-your-computer-case/ Instructables tells you how to make your own cardboard sculpture of Ghandi. Very cool. http://www.strangerswithhobbies.com/2008/07/10/create-your-own-paper-ghandi/ If cake decorating or baking is your hobby, you should definately stop by our other blog, Rue The Day, and view some of the amazing cakes we've posted on there. Included are the gorey innards cake, the wasp cake and some really cool geek cakes. Even if you aren't a cake ... http://www.strangerswithhobbies.com/2008/07/01/some-fun-cakes/ Hungry for more knitting crafts? Then you should check out this great post on InventorSpot with craft artist Ed Bing Lee's deliciously delightful woven knotted dishes. My favorite part is how elaborate they all are. Like this burger, look at all the layers and textures involved. This is not your grandmother's ... http://www.strangerswithhobbies.com/2008/06/30/cool-knitted-food-serves-up-fun/ The goal of maquette construction is to duplicate design drawings, in this case character designs in a 3 dimensional form, for a variety of uses. They can be helpful in creating and casting your own model kits, maintaining design integrity on projects involving characters or design elements drawn by multiple ... http://www.strangerswithhobbies.com/2008/06/28/a-beginners-intro-to-maquette-construction/ InventorSpot has a cool suggestion to help the envoirnment while keeping yourself occupied -using recycled junk to make art. Artist Steve Oatway uses his art to express his life experiences. These metal scrap suculptures are as interesting and thought provoking as they are attractive and envoirnmentally friendly. His message serves as ... http://www.strangerswithhobbies.com/2008/06/27/create-art-help-the-envoirnment-clever/ Model kits, typically made from polystyrene, vinyl, or other plastics, are a fun way to pass the time and develop hand-eye coordination while constructing and painting a 3D replica of your favorite characters or vehicles. When it’s done, you’ll even have a great looking peice to permanently display with pride. Now, ... http://www.strangerswithhobbies.com/2008/06/25/begin-a-fantastic-plastic-adventure-in-freaky-kit-construction/